Dullabha: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Dullabha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarydullabha : (adj.) rare; difficult to obtain.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit DictionaryDullabha (दुल्लभ).—adj. (= Pali id.; MIndic for Sanskrit durl°), hard to get: Lalitavistara 113.17; 322.4; 429.1 (this last prose; two mss. and Calcutta (see LV.) durll°); Mahāvastu i.233.19; 248.2; ii.55.8; 359.14.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Dullabha Sutta.
Ends with: Sudullabha.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Dullabha; (plurals include: Dullabhas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 160 - The Story of the Mother of Kumārakassapa < [Chapter 12 - Atta Vagga (Self)]
Verse 193 - The Story of the Question Raised by Venerable Ānanda < [Chapter 14 - Buddha Vagga (The Buddha)]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Supplement (b): Rarity of Monkhood < [Chapter 9 - The chronicle of twenty-four Buddhas]
Part 6 - Contemplation on Rare Appearance of a Buddha < [Chapter 2 - Rare Appearance of a Buddha]
Part 2 - Māra’s Visit to deter the Bodhisatta by feigning Goodwill < [Chapter 6 - The Practice of Severe Austerities]
The Catu-Bhanavara-Pali (critical study) (by Moumita Dutta Banik)
(5) The Paccavekkhana < [Chapter 2 - Subject Matter of the First Bhanavara]
Bihar and Eastern Uttar Pradesh (early history) (by Prakash Narayan)
The Concept of Bhoga (money) < [Chapter 2 - Economic and Urban Processes]